It seems that at this time, more than any other
in recent history, we must be able to react to change quickly and efficiently.
Business decision makers are faced with significant changes. As we look
at security in the workplace and technology shapes our work lives, most
certainly both will affect the path of business in the future.
Scenario Planning is a helpful tool for decision makers as a means to
strategically prepare for the future. In doing so, they can anticipate
multiple possibilities and plan for all. A quick look at today's environment
will provide information about the future.
Knowing this, we can see that the workplace will continue
to be affected by six trends, involving social values and demographics:
• More diverse workforce
• Breakdown of boundaries
• Weakening of hierarchy
• Simplification
• Passionate pursuit of leisure
• Personal freedom and control
And the factors that have the greatest impact on productivity and job
satisfaction have been identified as:
• Technology
• Storage space
• Climate control
• Quiet space
• Space that can be personalized
